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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17
Another Art Crars.

The latest art work among ladies is
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upon receipt Of only 800. The PLAGUE
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charged. To every lady ordering this
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other ladies interested In Art matters. 10
whom we can mail our new catalogue Of
Art Goods, we will enclose extra and
without charge, a beautiful 80 inch. gold
tinted PLAGUE. Address, THE EMPIRE
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24fcbi3t
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oLOOk out for Future Announcements. g
CLERKS
SALE OF LAND.

In the County Court at Jonesb;ro. Wash
ington county, Tennessee.
EA SMILEY, Admir-, VS. JNo p AgrRBURS
EFT AL.
Pursuant to a decree of the court rem
dered ut its March term, 1887, in the
above ause. | will on Saturday the 9th
day of April, 1887, sell at public outcry
to the highest bidder at the court house
door in Jonesboro, the tract Of land men
toned and dcscribedin the ~pleadings and
said decree and ordered to be sold, to wit:
A house and lot of which Dulcenja d
Conner died seized and possessed, stu
ated in the 18th civil district OF said coun-
ty in thei eastern suburbs OF the town
of Jonesboro, adjoining the lands
of John Rhea and others, and containing
one-half acre, more or less. Said land
will be sold on q credit of six months
with the exception Of ten per cent. OF the
| purchase price which viii be required 10
be paid cash in hand on the day Of sale
andnotc with approved security required
Of the purchaser for the purchase money,
and q lien retained ON the land therefor,
until the same is fully paid. This March
10. 1887.
JACOB LEAB,
County court clerk and special com.
mar17t4
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branching Ont.

If one may Judge by the immense
stocks of goods being laid in by our mer-
chants for spring and summer trade, good
times are ahead. Among these is the well
known firm of FEBRUARY & Archer. This
firm is not only adding largely to their
stock in the lines in which they have
been heretofore dealing, but are branch
ing out in new directions. They have
nicely fitted up rooms in the store build
ing, which will be occupied as amillinery
and dressmaking department, where they
will display a fine lot of millinery goods.
Miss Matte Powell, whose large expert
encs in cutting, fitting and making ladies'
garments has well fitted her for the posi-
ton, has charge of the latter branch.
and Miss Annie FEBRUARY, whose taste
and skill in trimming and in the ar
tistic manipulation of feminine head gear
is we'll known to our lady readers, has
charge of the former. Messrs. FEBRUARY e.
Archer have not stopped here, but have
increased their stock Of ladies' wear in
other departments by carrying new and
beautiful patterns In dress goods, novel;
ties in notions, stylish and comfortable
shoes, etc, for their fair customers.
Household goods have not been NEGLECTED.
We have room, however, to call attention
to but one line-thai Of carpets, rugs and
oil-cloths, etc. A line Of ladies', misses
and gents French Dongola shoes is one
of their newspecialties. Trunks and va
Uses is one of the lines to which they
have largely added.
There are many other things we might
mention, but we think 1t unnecessary as Il
is always best to see for yourself and we
know that these gentlemen would be
pleased to show them to you free Of cost
The firms enterprise will no doubt re-
dound to their credit in more ways than
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VI y W tAo taeSsl
MARCH, 16.-Burrel Stuart died at his
home in Jonesboro, Friday morning
March IL. 1857. after a few days illness.
He leaves a a wife and several step-chil-
dren. The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. G. W. Kincadc at the home of
the deceased. Mr.. S. II. Anderson, a
white gentleman. sent over his nice
hearse to convey the remains 10 the tomb.
The white people contributed literally
towards the funeral expenses. The fam
lily wish to return thanks TO the many
friends, both white and colored for their
Kindness during the deceased's last i'll
ness. We extend Dur heartfelt sympa-
thy TO the family in their sad bcreave
ment.
Monroe Walker is now a citizen of our
town.
Jesse Miller has returned home from
Knoxville to stay awhile.
Van. BOLTON, of johnson City, paid his
mother a visit last Sunday. There Isl
certain young man in town writing to
young lady in Abingdon, Va, that he
never saw.
There is some talk that the Negroes,
will all go with the liquor crowd this
fall. I'll say this for the Negro; You
white people are mistaken about that
matter; we intend to show you that we
have got some moral courage as well as
any other race Of people. A certain
liquor man In johnson City said to ayoung
colored lady the other day, when she
asked him for some aid in the erection OF
achurch: IF 1t is the church, l will give
something, but If 1t is the preacher, |
will not give anything; the preacher or
poses my business" The preacher will
answer the liquor man by saying that the
A. NJ. L. Zion church don't build church
es out of money that has broken the
hearts of our fathers. mothers and wives.
Old Carter county is carrying the ban
ner. She has a colored man on the
grand jury this week. They intend to
show the colored people that they have
got something more for them 10 do than
to just vote. Rev. George Phillips is
mingling this week with the juryman in
Elizabethton. Look out Washington
county; come to time.
The reporter shipped a fine calf
Wednesday to Mr.. Peter Hardin, Elk
Park, N. G.
Ileavc to day for Abingdon. Va.
G. W.
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ali Pompeyl what you 'fraid off,.
What makes you shake and shibberY"
Law chile ! ise got de ague
An got de tropic libber."
de tfopic hbber Pompeyp
/ don't know what you means:
But you can cure your ague
BY taking SMITHS BILE BEANS.
Two bits o bottle, don't pay more! ;.
You'll get dem at dc drugman's store {
The most economical and best remedy
Tor ague, % cents, per bottle.
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A True Statement,

DR.. Harris Family Medicines are &C.
knowledged, where known, 10 be the
most reliable and Trustworthy remedies In
the MARKET His Ambitious Discovery.
for bilious complaints, indigestion. &c.
cannot be surpassed, and who docs not
know Of cures performed BY the use OF
Harris Great Relief Tho Winslow
Worm Candy and Vermifuge, DR. Harris
Pfls, and, m.fact. all Of the celebrated
Doctors remedies are equally valuable.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

Give your horse Days Horse Powder
for several days, If he Is suffering from
loss Of vital energy.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.-It contains no
dangerous drugs; 1t is a perfectly safe
medicine. 25 els.
In fast eating Americans lead the world.
This has made dyspepsia q national dis
ease. Remember DR.. Bulls Baltimore
Pills cure dyspepsia.
1t provokes limitations, Drexel's Bell
Cologne.
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NOTICE.

/ will have the bear butchered Satur-
day morning. Parties wishing TO buy
small quantities will call on or address
b. f. O'Brien at his place Of business, as
/ have the management and control of
over half of II.
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Il

March 14.-The most notable event
which occurred in our village the past
week was the closing exercises of the
Telford school. This school has been
in progress six months, Mrs. A. W.
johnson, Of johnson City. Was principal,
her daughter Miss NJ. C. Johnson as.
sisted her. The school did notgive gen.
eral satisfaction, but 1t Is almost impos.
sible for any person to please the patrons
of this school. congratulate the partic.
ipants on the way, they acquitted them
selves in the closing exercise, which con
sisted Of declarations, Rotations,
dialogues, tableaux. eto<e 4.
Mrs. j.. q. Barkey invited some of our
young folks, to dine with her Sunday.
Before the clock struck twelve, Misses
Allie Fipps and Helen johnson, N. N.
Self, Henry johnson and "Bud" reported
themselves ready for duty. Atthe prop
ct time dinner was announced and We
performed on duty with much ardor.
We enjoyed some music after dinner,
then dispersed, feeling we had enjoyed
enough Of the goodies Of life for n day.
w, G. Propst spent Sunday with his
mother neal Limestone. Y.n
Rev. j. w. G. WiIoughby, president
of Washington College, preached an ex-
cellcnt sermon, at the N, Z. Church, last
Sunday.
Misses Fannie Carson and Hattie Way
were visiting near Leesburg, Sunday.
Several Jonesboro dudes came down
on a cross-tic ticket Sunday, and re-
turned on No.2
Mrs. VIM. Powell has been quite sick
for some time past.
Miss Ida i. Fipps started to Virgins
Friday night.
Edward Brown wounded himself last
week. Hell improving rapidly.
L. L. Craigmile has been in Indiana
for some time past travelling in the In
terest Of the Wrought Iron Range Co.
He came home on a,sisita few days ago
I understand he was a successful sales
man.
Miss Pearl Biddlc, Of G~reeneville Il
visiting her grand-mother near thil
place.
The citizens are putting a new bridge
across the race. near the factory.
Charley Way was at preaching los
Sunday. "A B
L. s. Bayless has gone into the no!
business. He has some 'pwo-fors" (tw,
pigs for a nickcl.) BUD.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

In cases Of Fever and Ague, the blood
is as effectually, though not so danger
ousIy poisoned by the ciiluvium OF the
atmosphere as II could be BY the dead
liesf poison. Dr.J.H. McLcnnfs Chills
and Fever Cure will eradicate Tins poison
from the system. 60cents a bottle. For
sale byJ J. Hunt.
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An Expansiya nelnx.

Is failing to provide The proper means 10
expel from the system those disease
germs which cause scrofula. indigestion,
debility, rheumatism, and sick headache.
Tho only reliable means Is DR.. Harter's
Iron Tonic.
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For sale.

Having decided to 60 out Of the goods
trade. | will offer my stock and fixtures
for sale. Can give two years lease Of
house II desired. Jan. 10, 1887.
j. w. Hosss
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LOST"

10 to 20 per cent. which you can save
by buying a Piano or Organ of ssese
n. b. OvERMAN, Bristol, Tenn.
p. s. Terms easy. Call at or write 70
the above address for prices.
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EIGHTH


MARCH 13.-The farmers are preparing
for the spring crops that are TO be put
out. Business is assuming q favorable
aspect, and things wear an appearance
that indicates a hope for future happiness.
There has been a series of meetings
held at Union church by the Christians.
Mr.. Golfer was their preachcr-a noble
speaker.
A quarterly meeting was held at Green
wood institute Saturday and Sunday.
Elder Russell delivered an appropriate
sermon Sunday.
School closed at Union school house on
the 9th instant. 1t was taught by a Miss
Carson, who gave general satisfaction to
both patrons and students. She has not
returned home yet.
School closed at Hunters school house
Friday evening the 18th inst. Had inter
esting time during the day. The exer-
cises were held after the plan of a teach
ers' institute. W. F. Hufine illustrated
his method of teaching written spelling
which was different. and the best l have
ever seen. There was q lively discussion
of propositions in grammar by J. w. s.
Hartman, Miss Cordie Scott, w. +. HUFF
fine, and others. These and other exer-
cises and q dinner, set by some Of our besl
citizens, patrons of the school. The con-
cert at night was blessed with a large au-
offence and good order. excepta little dis
turbance occasioned by some persons fill
ed with whisky. We heard no complain
of the entertainment, and therefore the
crowd must have enjoyed it. The schol-
ars made considerable advancement in
their studies and acted their parts well in
the dramas.
Thanks to Messrs. Martin, Shipley ant
Bacon for music, said to be the best OF
record, by competent judges. We re-
GREETED to part with many friends, but W,
should be consoled with the fact that it Il
only a temporary parting.
THAD. S. SHiPLEY.
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A Card.

Mrs. L. c. Peoples desires to return her
sincere thanks TO the many friends, for
their extreme kindness manifested during
the brief sickness of her husband.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

AT the examination for the bacculaure.
ate degree, the professor Of physics asks
the candidate. "What is the best insulator
known Poverty" was the reply.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

"What is the worst thing about riches9"
asked a Sunday. school superintendent,
And the new boy said. NO having any. =
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

March Al had the pleasure Of being
present at the closing exercise of n Of
our leading country schools. taught by
]. w. Hilbert, ut Princeton Institute.
The Prof. is wide awake to his duty and
thoroughly up with the times. The cx-
ercises were very interesting. consisting
Of examinations, declarations, essays and
presentation of prizes to II, Broyles and
W. H. Swadley, for best grade Of Mr..
Hilbert's classes; and 0ssie Stephens for
spelling, of the assistant teacher. ]. II.
Crouch's classes. ! saw class after class
examined and acquit themselves with
marks of intelligence and familiarity with
the subject and problems containedin our
school series. We feel proud of our boys
and girls.
The closing exercises were pronounced
by all a success, AN OBSERVER.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
Whom she was q Child, she cried for Castcria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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A. T. DOSSER'S COLUMN.
SPRING

Spring is here, and | have
gotten in for my trade 500
new suits. When you are
ready to buy, it will certainly
pay you to come and see my
stock. | bought them cheap
and l propose to sell them
cheaper than ever before. |
can sell You a suit from 3 up
to sos.
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coLoRED CITIZENS COLUMN.
Devoted to the Advancement NJ Welfare
or the Colored People.

rr,.,. column 10 In charge Of a reliable and
competent colored reporter, Rev. @. w. Kin
cade. He will be glad 10 prepare for inser-
ton In this column all news, personals, etc
OF interest TO his race.l
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-03-17

Miss Pearl Biddlc, Of Greeneville is
visiting her GRANDMOTHER heal this
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L. s. Bayless has gone into the hog
business. He has some 'two-fors" two
pigs for a nickcl.) BUD.
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The citizens are putting a new bridge
across the race near the factory.
Charley Way was at preaching last
SUNDAY, a N1BA
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March II. 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-06
District Government Affair.".
NIGEL ),

The commissioners have requested Major Moore
10 give Instructions TO the police force to give
lul attention to and report the time number md
locality or such electric lights now In operation as
rall to burn on the following named streets as tn
contract imposes line OF % cents an hour for the
discrimination OF any lamp: PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue., between LIST and 18TH streets northwest: F
street, between 9th and 18th Streets both sides:
9TH street, between Pennsylvania avenue and p
street, east side.
The commissioners have informed Mr. A.
A. Harrison, or No. 1926 G street northwest.
In reply TO request Tor q sewer to drain
lot 10 In square La, that the sewer on New
Hampshire avenue, between and 8 streets
mas been completed according to the original
project. and there is no present public
need Tor the further extension OF such sewer, but
II ne desires 10 make 1t at his own expense the
cost VIII De for labor S42 and for material 332-a
total OF $40, and on depOsiting such sum with the
work.
The Commissioners have ordered for Rev. Fran.
els j. TeweS 727 9Th street, hexagOnal asphalt
Tile sldewalk In 'front.' OF No. TT 5th street. on his
deposit OF $40. ~
VIM. Reed has been licensed as steam engineer
by the District COmmiss iOners for service In
charge OF the engine and boiler at the new reser-
yOir. -~0~'
Rosenfeld Brothers, of Baltimore. have been
awarded the contract for supplying winter uni
forms OF the metropolitan pOlice. Overcoats are
10 Oe 1urnlShed at $2lo0, dress coats at Sl2 pan.
falcons at $50 and vests $3.50. SUinemetz q
Sons, OF this city, have the contract for supplying
pOuce helmets at $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-06
A Question Of Color.
THE tOLD FIRENEN DECIDE TO APPEAR In ORA
COATS AND RED SHIKTS.

THE IOLD FIRENRN DECIDE TO APPEAR IN DRAB
COATS AND RED SHIRTS.
regular meeting OF the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems Association was held last evening at st.
Georges Hall, Mi. j. j. Peabody In the chair and
Mir. l. II. Fisher secretary. Mr.. Jas. Raglan re-
ported proposals froIa several New York and
Philadelphia houses TO furnish uniforms the total
minimum cost being $3.50 Tor coat, pants, hat,
belt, shirt and tie
Mr.. w. H. Hines moved that dark drab sample
costing $22a5 be adopted
Mr.. Richard Brown suggested that they should
adopt something like the. Old STYLE Who ever, he
asked, wore drab coat and drab pants? He was
In favor OF "any color II 1t was red"
The president said the Union, In old times, wore
the Perseverance dark drab
Mr. Brown suggested that they should shave
the plug hats and not the soup ladies'"
The motion to adopt the drab coats and pants
was carried, and also motion that the buttons
be black horn.
On the motion OF Mr.. C. Kaufman it was decided
that the hats and belts should be black and the
shirt red.
The meeting determined to open a uniform fund.
Inc members TO pay s. each monthly, and the mat
Ter was placed in the hands OF the president
financial secretary and treasurer to make con.
tracts &c. Thirty-twO members paid the first In
Stallment
A committee-Messrs. Raglan, Newmyer and
Pea0Ody-waS appointed to consider the question
oI purchasing hand engine.
Inc application OF Geo. w. HitZ, of the Column.
Ola, Tor membership was referred.
Invitations were received from ThOS Pedro to
phla next week, and 1t Was determined to send
delegation.
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About the Big Yachts.
A Valuable Claim.

THE HEIRS OF MICHEL LIE BLANC SAID TO OWN A
LARGE TRACT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Montreal special TO the New York Tribune
says: AT the beginning OF this century Michel LIE
Blanc came from France with his father and
brother and settled In Philadelphia, where they
invested largely in real estate. few years after
Michel removed to Canada, where he purchased a
farm in Glengarry and married Margaret Nc
Donald, niece OF the bishop OF Kingston Durinp
the war Of lSl2 lie Blanc, who was very anIi-
British, was taken prisoner and was conveyed to
Quebec for transportation TO England When on
the vessel Mt Quebec he jumped overheard. and
was believed to nave been drowned. Three months
later he turned up in Glengarry. where he shortly
afterward died and was buried in ST. RafaceS,
churchyard. His father and brother died soon
AFTER but MtcheIs family, consisting OF three girls
and one boy, know nothing OF the Philadel6hia
property. Margaret lie Blanc, one Of the dangh-
tiers, married Richard Kennedy, OF Glengarry and
fourteen children were born to them. EIGHT of
these are stu alive six living in the United States
and two IN Montreal, and one OF the latter is Mrs
Woods. Of this city, the wife Of well.known con-
tractor. The city authorities OF philadelphia have
appropriated the land formerly belonging to Ie
Blanc. and the money has accumulated to an
enormous amount, awaiting production OF heirs
who have recently been advertised for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-06

The Staten Island Athletic Club celebrated yes
terday its decennial birthday by sports on land
and water which consumed the day. while at Eight
the grounds were lighted by fireworks The New
York Sun says: There were twelve events In the
HELD The important event Of the day was the
eight-oared shell race for silver challenge cup
valued at 81 zoo. given by the Staten Island Ath-
letic Club. The six eight-oared shells were an
hour getting into line They were the Potomac
Boat Club OF Washington, the Union Boat club Of
New York, the Albany Boat Club OF Albany the
Alcyone Boat Club Of Elizabeth, the Metropolitan
Boat Club OF New YORK, and the Staten Island
Athletic Club. The Metropolitans broke their rud-
der before starting and had i've minutes allowed
them by the judges to TX 1t. Then all was ready,
and the signal was given to start NJ. F. Monohan,
stroke OF the Albany Club broke the swivel OF his
rOwlock at the second stroke and was a passenger
for the rest Of the race. The Potomacs ana the
Alcyones had the water to themselves for the last
half OF the race. The POtOmacs won in s minutes,
10 seconds, with the Alcyone Club second In min.
utes IL seconds; the Unions minutes 26k Sec
onds. The Staten Island and the Albany CLUBS
crossed the line almost together. In the evening
the club grounds were lighted by electric lights,
and Illuminated by rockets, fountains OF fre fiery
bombshells, spouting geysers, parachute rockets,
and meteOrH.